SPRING EDITION | MARCH 2014 | ISSUE 58 Winter Fun With The ENA:

Eastbridge Easter Egg Hunt Please join us to do some egg hunting! Find a rare golden egg and win a When: Saturday, April 18th, 2014 special prize! 10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Easter Bunny will be available for pictures Where: Bluenose Park on Eastbridge Blvd. Volunteers needed Who: Free to kids 10 and under. Must be accompanied by an adult

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Message From The Chair visit us on Facebook By Cindy Watkin, Chairperson Check out The Eastbridge Neighbourhood Lately it seems on I became aware of his music and Association on Facebook! Eastbridge facebook many words, it was released not long after little quizzes September 11, 2001 and so many of Stay up to date on current information, Neighbourhood and games have the songs on that cd really spoke to such as: popped up. me and still do today. It was this cd • Social Events Association Sometimes they that I listened to very loudly when • Volunteering in the neighbourhood are interesting driving back home upon learning of • Updates on news impacting our area to take part in, my dear Grandma’s sudden passing www.eastbridge.info sometimes the results are outrageous in the wee hours of the morning and has resonated with me alot. It was and once in a while I learn something focusing on that album while driving seeing them live as well that cemented about myself in the process. there literally got me there quickly a love for their music in me, surprising CHAIRPERSON and safely. One song I couldn’t listen but once more, an experience that Cindy Watkin There was an interesting such game to as it dealt with an important person opened my mind. 519-883-4075 posted last week that I decided to take literally being gone but the rest of it [email protected] a lunch hour at the mall and see what got me home to Mount Forest and my The funny thing about this exercise VICE CHAIR I could come up with as answers. The parents in one piece. was I couldn’t come up with twelve Gene DiMira premise was simple; to pick twelve albums, and it wasn’t a quick process 519-884-8975 albums that were meaningful to you at Upon discovering musicals in Toronto either. It did push me to think about [email protected] different times of your life for whatever two decades ago led me to “listen to the past and how much music has reason. It was suggested to write the over and over again” musical choices; SECRETARY become a part of my life in recent Gillian Embro list fast without much thought. Phantom of the Opera and Joseph & years; an important one and one that I 519-888-7749 The Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. appreciate very much; it has made me [email protected] That seemed to be tough for me, the Experiencing Phantom live was just think, inspired me and also allowed not thinking about it part. I never incredible and Joseph was with Donny me to believe in myself. TREASURER thought of music defining times in my Osmond in the title role was as well; I Gene DiMira 519-884-8975 life before in that context and to be recall thinking before we went that we Councillor Diane Freeman’s article on [email protected] honest some of my albums surprised were spending over a hundred dollars page 4 talks about inspiration on a me, especially as when I was younger to see Donny Osmond? Images of “I’m totally different mode, one that is quite SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR music didn’t seem to be a big part of a Little Bit Country…” from his & Marie’s interesting to read about and check Judy Sewell my life, and the choices in some cases variety show came to mind but he & 519-746-8868 out page 8 for an update on Waterloo [email protected] were obscure. the cast gave a wonderful performance residents who train at RIM Park every and it was very inspiring. As a little girl day and recently competed in Sochi at SPECIAL EVENTS ASSISTANT I have vivid memories of riding my our Jessie learned the words to those the Olympics; Kirsten Moore-Towers & Shari Chantler bike to U2’s The Joshua Tree and cds, danced around singing to them . 226-808-0882 becoming aware of music in a different and I often wonder if they somehow way than I had when younger, it gave her an early appreciation for While this winter has been long, it’s VOLUNTEER COORDINATOR was probably one of the first times theatre in some small way! also brought back memories of way Claudia Dauria I became of the words in music, not back when the snow banks were this [email protected] just the tune. Meatloaf’s Bat Out of In recent years I’ve discovered bootleg Camera Shy high in my youth and in reading a Hell was one I discovered as a teen live cds and have been given some random facebook post I’ve discovered NEWSLETTER EDITOR and recall listening to it over and over; great ones by likeminded Bruce something about myself. Music can Jennifer Diehl there was a certain song somewhat of friends, and those cds too are part also inspire in many different and [email protected] an institution at dances and one had of my musical timeline for lack of a fun ways; I’ve realized it’s better to to know all of the words to! better word. Some shows we were embrace listening to something new ADVERTISING DIRECTOR at, or our friends were and regardless than to miss out on something beautiful Becky Gies The Cars’ cd was one Jeff introduced they are real musical treats for a die- and sometimes, live changing. I’m so 519-954-8632 me too and I couldn’t get enough of it, hard fan, priceless really. Sharing them thankful for the gift of the music given [email protected] still one of those classic “go to” cds for is something I thoroughly enjoy. by those who choose to share it. me that is always entertaining. Upon CHILDCARE REGISTRY Carey Brestovacki discovering one Bruce Springsteen I wrote a column last year about 519-880-8420 and the E Street band, The Rising was discovering the music of Mariana’s [email protected] the first album he’d released since Trench and their current cd is one that

ENVIRONMENT DIRECTOR Amy Britten [email protected] Camera Shy Ladies – need a SPECIAL EVENTS DIRECTOR NEEDED

WEBSITE DIRECTOR Do you want to get involved with Jim MacLachlan break from the kids? 519-498-2020 your community? [email protected] By Judy Sewell, Special Events Director Here is your chance! The ENA is looking for YOUTH ADVISOR The Special Events Committee is looking for some ladies who a new Special Events Director to organize Jacob Tompkins might be interested in coming out with us to help brainstorm events throughout the year. This volunteering and plan our events. Where do we do this? Usually at William’s Camera Shy or other nearby establishments where we can sit and talk role gets a lot of help from the board. ADVISOR about upcoming events and discuss possible new ideas. You Kevin Misch will not be required to make a commitment to the ENA board. Please email [email protected] [email protected] We would love to hear if you have any thoughts or suggestions for more information. to keep things fresh and interesting. You’re welcome to come ADVISOR out to help with a specific event or all of them. VOLUNTEERS WELCOME Mike Witmer 519-807-4510 Please let Shari, Becky or Judy know you’re interested in If you are interested in helping with any [email protected] joining us. It’s that easy! If you have time to make a few Eastbridge events, please email phone calls during the day or do some prep work, even ADVISOR [email protected]. Tracy Buhrows better, but no commitment is required – we promise (unless you want to). If you are new to the neighbourhood, and want to get to know us we would love to get to know you and Highschool students: what you are looking for from the ENA events committee. It’s Hours spent volunteering at ENA events count ADVISOR easy and its fun. towards your community service hours, so Dave Halapir come out and help - you will have fun doing it! 519-746-4936 ISSUE 58 | MARCH 2014 | SPRING EDITION 3

Perennial Swap By Amy Britten, Environment Director

The Eastbridge Perennial Swap is a 3. Improve – Feed the soil! Mix compost community event where neighbours or composted manure into the soil can drop off, trade or pick up a new that you removed from the perennial’s perennial. As you divide your perennials planting hole. Put the amended soil this spring, consider bringing your back in the hole and replant the extra perennials to the Swap. The event divided portion of your perennial as is tentatively scheduled for Saturday, quickly as possible to reduce shock June 14th, 2014 in the Eastbridge Green and air damage to roots. Plant the Park from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. perennials you plan to share in a pot Getting Ready for Spring in Watch the Eastbridge event signs at the about the same size as the remaining various entrances to Eastbridge closer root ball. Consider using large yogurt the Community Garden to the date. tubs or recycling the pots from other plants you have purchased. Make sure By Amy Britten, Garden Coordinator Here are some tips for dividing and the pot has drainage holes. potting up your perennials for the Swap: Although it may still be cold and plot for the new growing season, and 1. Dig In – Consider what type of 4. Label - Information such as plant snowy, the gardeners in the Sunset available plots are now being offered to perennial you are dividing – some name, preferred light (sun, shade, part- Community Garden in Eastbridge those on the waiting list. require you to just dig out or section sun, etc.), height and even flower colour are busy preparing for the garden’s of the plant, while others require that are useful to people trying to determine third growing season. There are Last year, we added signage to identify you dig out the entire clump and break if your perennial will fit in their garden. seed catalogues to consult, planting the garden and worked to improve it into sections. Keep in mind that each Make sure you use waterproof marker diagrams to draft (and redraft) and outreach to the community. New section that you replant must have or a china pencil to ensure that the new vegetables to consider planting – this year, will be a change to water both root and shoot growth. information remains legible. even if actual in-garden planting won’t access to improve reliability and ease occur until later in the spring. of use. The children’s plot, Plot 15, 2. Divide – Plants that have strong 5. Water – Keep the transplanted will also see a change this year that or fibrous root systems (like grasses) perennials and those that you The community garden, located in will increase the number of children need to be cut with a sharp spade. replanted in the ground well watered Haida Park between Breakwater and able to use the plot while preventing Other perennials can be easily for the first few weeks to allow them to Chesapeake Crescents features 20 overlapping plantings. separated by hand or with a trowel. Try re-establish themselves and regenerate plots that are available to Eastbridge to avoid damaging the roots as much root growth. Keep potted perennials in residents for a fee of $20.00 per year. If you would like to join the as possible. a sheltered area as they may dry out Each gardener is assigned a plot, and waiting list, please email Amy at faster in pots. they plant, tend and harvest the produce [email protected]. from that plot for their family. Returning Include your name (first and last), gardeners have committed to their address, phone number and email. • Save The Date • Save The Date • Save The Date • Eastbridge Neighbourhood The Eastbridge Association presents Neighbourhood

“The Neighbourhood Chase 2014 By Judy Sewell, Special Events Director Scavenger Hunt!” Our little race will be happening again this year. Some new and exciting By Shari Chantler, Special Events Assistant changes will surely have everyone eager and ready to join in this fun Come out and meet your neighbours, explore your neighbourhood, and filled morning of exercise, quality family time and getting to know your have a whole lotta fun on June 1st, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. neighbours better.

This event is designed to be fun for the whole family! Teams can be 2 - 4 Registration will officially open on Sunday, June st1 , 2014 at our Scavenger people (or family group). Be as creative as possible - come up with a fun Hunt where we will be available to answer any questions you might have. name and /or theme for your group and bring your team spirit to participate As always, registration forms can be found on our website, at the Waterloo in this fun event! Teams will be divided into categories dependent upon Sports Medicine Clinic and in the June newsletter. This year we will be able age group: under 6, 7 - 10, 11 and older. All participants are encouraged to offer an on-line payment option; details to follow at a later date as well to walk, bike or rollerblade. Prizes will be awarded for winning teams, and as the usual cash/cheque option. We are changing up the cost slightly too, most creative costume! In addition, all teams will fill out ballots to draw for but in a good way. All children 13 and under in your “immediate family” FOUR season’s passes to Bingemans and other great prizes. will be free with two paid adult entry fees. For $30, your whole family can participate and we will include race t-shirts for two of your family members. In addition to a fun-filled scavenger hunt through our neighbourhood, we If you wish to purchase additional t-shirts, they can be purchased for $10 are also happy to welcome BreCreative who will be doing face painting and each. The cost of a child participating without a paid adult will be $5 without balloon twisting, pony rides, and we will have a magician on site. a t-shirt, $15 with. Note: parents or guardians are required to supervise children 10 and under and sign the registration form. The adult entry fee Lunch and snacks will be available to purchase at two food trucks - the remains at $15. We will get all this information, in detail, posted on our S.W.A.T truck and the SCHMUCK truck. Bring a blanket and stay for a picnic! website and Facebook in the very near future. This year, all the kids 13 and under will be rewarded for their efforts. Pre-Register your team by May 30th to earn an extra ballot for the draw! We look forward to seeing you! We hope to be able to offer a Learn-to-Run program in the months leading up the race. This 1, 3, 5 km run is a great forum to begin with if you are Details: Family Scavenger Hunt new to running. You pick the distance you are comfortable with and work Where: Green Park (formerly the Pirate Park on Eastbridge Blvd.) towards your goal. Getting yourself and your family physically active will When: June 1st, 2014 10-1pm. make you all winners.

Registration to take place from 10:00 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. Please contact Judy at [email protected] or Shari at [email protected] if you have any questions or would like to consider sponsoring the Chase. 4 SPRING EDITION | MARCH 2014 | ISSUE 58

UPCOMING EVENTS News From The Ward • Upcoming registration dates for By Diane Freeman, Councillor Community Activities: I am reminded, as I approach my • Walking my son Adam to the bus so Sarah can see • Spring leisure/activity programs / camps / 48th birthday next month, how how children are transported to school in Canada carl - March 5 • Spring aquatics programs - March 11 fortunate I am to live, work and and having Sarah see the bus come through the • Minor Soccer registrations open serve as a politician in Canada. In snow and say, “wow you would never see that in www.waterloominorsoccer.com the past few weeks, I have had the Ghana; a woman driving a bus” opportunity to mentor an elected • Uptown Waterloo Jazz Festival: member of the Sawla-Tuna-Kalba • The joy on her face as she finished a very Canadian July 18-20, 2014 district assembly from Ghana. hamburger and fries luncheon at the first Canadian Restaurant she ever ate in • Waterloo Buskers Festival: August 21-24, 2014 Sarah Kunyangna is an elected assembly member who is well known across her district as someone • While watching me knit a baby gift, she said in • Open Streets will be happening in Uptown with excellent communication skills, speaking nine Ghana a woman would put away their knitting Waterloo this summer. For details check out: languages. As the most active assembly member, after becoming a politician. Knitting work would openstreetsutw.ca she takes pride in working hard to improve her be a job that I would hire someone else to do • Municipal Election Day: October 27, 2014 communities’ livelihoods. She has recently joined the for me. She spoke in this conversation about Abantu Network for female assembly members to how people once they succeed to higher office Campaign School, Sarah provided an overview of share experiences, which can enable her to support would discontinue any work seen to be “below” her work as an elected official in Ghana, some of her and encourage other female assembly members their station. I explained that in Canada we value many challenges and her passion to affect change from other districts in the Northern Region. Sarah the sharing of our time and talents and that many for the people she represents. So while I hope that campaigned to be an elected assembly member to people are creative. Further, regardless of title or I have inspired Sarah, I know she has inspired me. show young girls that they can do anything. From office of title it is ok to be seen working at things this, she’s been a strong advocate for the assembly such as knitting, sewing or woodworking. Waterloo Regional Police Services supporting female education and health concerns. The new north division of Waterloo Regional Police • Sarah shared her stories of attending Budget Services (WRPS) is now located in Ward 4 at the Sarah was selected to be a delegate to the day at Toronto City Council and was surprised that corner of Columbia Avenue and Weber Street. Since leadership program entitled Kumvana. The program the Councillors called each other names. She also the official opening in the summer, I have had the was developed and organized by Engineers commented on seeing two men getting married chance to tour the facility a couple of times. The Without Boarders (EWB) a Canadian not-for- profit at City Hall and how it would never be supported building provides a much needed home to officers organization. The Kumvana program brings change or accepted in Ghana. that have been working in Waterloo for many years makers from counties in Africa to Canada for a month in the old Carnegie library building on Erb Street. in January of each year. The primary objective of • I worry about managing a 100 million dollar the Kumvana Program is for African change agents operating budget with the goal of ensuring all We often take community policing for granted. We to have an increased capacity to create systemic citizens in Waterloo feel equally served and she all hate getting a speeding ticket, but when we see changes that significantly benefit their communities. worries about all of the women she represents a speeder we wonder where the police are. If our To achieve this, activities are aimed at strengthening dying of undiagnosed breast-cancer. She is working neighbours children are having a wild party and leadership, strengthening profession-specific to raise $12,500 Canadian dollars to provide we call for service we are frustrated by response knowledge, facilitating reflection and comparison, breast screening clinics for over 300 women times. Prioritizing limited police resources is a big and facilitating networking and collaboration. While per year challenge. They are needed to respond to crimes in in Canada, EWB seeks individual specific leadership progress and are required at all times to consider opportunities for each delegate. Sarah is the only • Sarah’s is an unpaid position where she is provided the priority of the many calls they are receiving. A elected official attending Kumvana 2014 and I with a motorcycle with no money for fuel. She 911 emergency will be responded before a noise was asked if she could spend some time with me, uses the motorcycle to meet with her constituents, concern. I thought you might be interested to know observing political life in the City of Waterloo. some of which are over 300 km away. that the cost of service per household for WRPS was $531 in 2012. As always happens when you volunteer, I have • Sarah is one of only two women elected to her received so much more than I have given. Sarah assembly and with four other appointed women If you are interested to learn more about stayed with my family for five nights and during that she is one of 6 women out of 48 members WRPS please check out their annual report: time I marveled in viewing our beautiful country of assembly. www.atyourservice2012.ca through her eyes. The following are some memories that I share with you: • The assembly is focused on issues of housing I am going “squirrelly” being off of my bike. I look and building infrastructure associated with forward to clear roads and sunny days that I am • Sarah shovelling snow with vigour and excitement. water supply. confident will be arriving soon. Until then Iwill “Take my picture of me working”, she said continue to ski as often as I can and be thankful for the While in Canada, Sarah had the chance to explore wonder seasons we have here in Canada. I leave you • Ice skating in the public square and watching many levels of Government in Ontario having visited will one last thought: imagine waking up tomorrow someone put on skates for the first time ever on with several members of provincial parliament with only the things we are thankful for today. one of the coldest nights of the year (MPPs) including Kitchener-Waterloo MPP Fife and several City Councillors including Councillor Stintz I welcome your comments on my columns so from the City of Toronto. please do not hesitate to contact me at: email: [email protected] At the Waterloo Region Municipal Woman’s twitter: @dianelfreeman

June 4 – 8, 2014

The third annual Manulife Financial LPGA Classic is right around the corner. Once again Grey Silo Golf Course will be the host location for the tournament. Over its first two years, the tournament has attracted more than 125,000 spectators making it one of the most well-attended events on the LPGA Tour. In 2014, the tournament will return to a June date, June 4 – 8, 2014.

The City of Waterloo and the Eastbridge Neighbourhood Association will continue, as always, to work together to address any tournament related issues including traffic and parking. Spectactors will be encouraged to park in the designated off-site parking lots and take shuttles to and from the golf course.

For more information on the tournament, visit www.manulifeclassic.ca or follow on twitter @ ManulifeClassic. ISSUE 58 | MARCH 2014 | SPRING EDITION 5 Waterloo Fire Rescue reminds homeowners

to clear the snow from fire hydrants By John Percy, Public Education Officer Waterloo Fire Rescue is asking homeowners to Important reminders for business and property Make sure that you having working smoke alarms clear any snow accumulation from fire hydrants. owners include the following: and carbon monoxide alarms in your home. Ensure Please have 1 metre clearance around fire hydrants • fire access routes must be free of snow and that you have a home fire escape plan for you and so as they are readily visible and accessible for ice accumulation at all times. Routes shall be your family and make sure to practice so you are firefighters at all times. maintained so as to be immediately ready for prepared what to do in the event of a fire. use at all times by fire department vehicles. We are also reminding homeowners to clear snow For more information on fire and life safety, please from all exits in their homes and ensure that your • all exits and fire escapes must be kept clear of visit the Waterloo Fire Rescue website. house number is visible from the street. snow and ice. These must be free of any type of Web: www.waterloo.ca/fire obstructions so as they can be used during a fire Email: [email protected] Keep intake and exhaust vents for furnaces emergency. 519-884-6030, ext. 3009 TTY: 1-866-786-3941 and heating appliances free of ice and snow Twitter: www.twitter.com/citywaterloo accumulations to reduce the risk of carbon • ensure that fire department sprinkler and YouTube: www.youtube.com/citywaterloo monoxide buildup from inefficient combustion. standpipe connections are free of snow buildup & are readily visible and accessible by firefighters. Shaping Our Fire Safe Community

Overflowing garbage cans – Rental licensing in Waterloo Kristy Smith, Coordinator, Neighbourhoods, Community Programming how can you help? & Outreach Services, Community Services, City of Waterloo Kristy Smith, Coordinator, Neighbourhoods, Community Programming & • Are you renting a property in Waterloo? Outreach Services, Community Services, City of Waterloo • Do you own a rental property in Waterloo? • Did you know that all low-rise residential rental properties must be licensed by Smelly, overflowing garbage cans in • It causes an unpleasant odour during April 1, of every year? neighbourhood parks and on trails hot summer months are sometimes a problem during the • The waste contributes to overflowing The City of Waterloo aims to ensure safe, suitable housing for property owners, summer months. cans that spill out onto the ground landlords and tenants. The rental housing licensing bylaw allows the municipal • And it contributes to filling up the enforcement services team to ensure residents are provided with safe, adequate City staff empty these garbage already burdened landfill and properly maintained rental accommodations. cans every 10-days/two weeks. Unfortunately, some residents use The Region of Waterloo has stated that The bylaw serves to: these cans to dispose of items such pet waste is an acceptable item for its • Equip city staff with the ability to manage low-rise residential rental housing as yard waste, oversized household green bin program. As of July 2013, in Waterloo; items and dog waste. When residents the Region accepts compostable dog • Balance the needs of property owners with the needs of residents looking for use the garbage cans to dispose of waste bags in the green bin (check for safe, adequate and properly maintained accommodation; and these items, the cans fill up quicker, the compostable logo noted below). • Limit the impact of large rental housing units on residential neighbourhoods. causing the smelly, unsightly problem When walking your dog through our residents would rather not see. parks and trails, please take your dog By licensing rental units, city staff are better able to identify and remedy unsafe waste bags home and dispose of them and/or unhealthy conditions in small scale residential rental properties. You can help prevent this issue by in your green bin. This will help reduce disposing of household items and yard the smell, prevent the cans from Q. What type of rental housing requires a license? waste appropriately – drop off large overflowing and lessen the burden on A. Any low-rise building containing three or less rental units (including single items at the landfill, use yard waste the landfill. detached dwelling, semi-detached, duplexes, triplexes, converted dwellings, bags to dispose of branches, grass townhomes) and any owner renting out one, two, three or four bedrooms in clippings, etc., on regular yard waste For more information about the their residential unit. Apartment buildings are exempt. collection days, and use the green bins green bin program, please contact to dispose of dog waste. the Region of Waterloo at 519- Purchasing a rental license is quick and easy. You can save time and avoid long 883-5100; TTY: 519-575-4608; line-ups by purchasing your rental license online at mypermits.waterloo.ca. You While we appreciate residents picking www.regionofwaterloo.ca/waste can also use this website to report bylaw infractions, apply and pay for licenses up after their dogs, dog waste in or request inspections. garbage cans has a negative impact For information about your Waterloo on people and the environment for the Parks, please contact the City of For more information about residential rental licensing in Waterloo, visit following reasons: Waterloo 519-886-2310; TTY: 1-866- www.waterloo.ca or contact municipal enforcement services at 519-747-8785. • Dog waste poses a health hazard to 786-3941: www.waterloo.ca/en/ city staff who empty the cans gettingactive/parksandtrails.asp

Local Lookout If you see a crime in progress, please do not hesitate to contact the police immediately. This is a key part of the Parkswatch program. Recent concerns in the area have been kids walking into traffic, speeding in school zones, thefts from unlocked cars and graffiti. If you spot any graffiti in the neighbourhood, please contact Kevin with the location of the offense at: [email protected] 6 SPRING EDITION | MARCH 2014 | ISSUE 58 Pet Emergency and First Aid Basics; building a first aid kit and tips to

being prepared

By Dr. Tracy Buhrows, Veterinarian and Administrator of Lincoln Village Animal Hospital – providing care for Eastbridge’s wonderful pets for over 15 years!

Fido just cut his foot, Boots started to seizure or Cuddles used over a telfa pad or roll gauze that clings to itself couple of days worth of all current medications (be sure ate a plant... your life suddenly became complicated and and is semi-watertight… be cautious to not wrap it to rotate meds to make sure they don’t expire) stressful! Let’s take a step back and see how to turn the too tight table on unpredictable situations and be able to jump in • A camping/hiking dog kit should consider a splint in the with both feet and take charge! • Telfa pads - non-stick dressing for applying directly over event of a broken leg, prescription medication for a wound diarrhea (Metronidazole), bootie(s) in the event of a foot Emergency situations and accidents are never expected or pad injury events, so, it makes sense to take some time to think • Bandage Scissors - these scissors have a blunted blade ahead and try to become as prepared as possible for when to easily slip between skin and bandage material and • Pets who suffer from noise phobias should consider one of life’s little emergencies affects your pet. As a pet not cut the pet’s skin anti-anxiety medication, a Thunder shirt, DAP spray parent you’re bound to be anxious, worried and in a panic (pheromone spray) wondering “what do I do now?” • Antibacterial wash – Chlorhexidine is a non-stinging soap that can be used on open wounds - rubbing • Smaller pets who may become cold easily can add Having a pet first aid kit is the first step in being prepared alcohol and hydrogen peroxide are not recommended pet clothing for when a pet emergency happens. for open sores or wounds • A spare leash and/or collar in the event that your pet Although there isn’t a “one-size-fits-all” list of items to have • Antibiotic ointment - over-the-counter “general purpose” gets loose in your kit, there are items that should be included in all antibiotic cream such as Hibitane or Polysporin first aid kits. By assessing your pet’s lifestyle and specific • Pet treats health issues and medical needs, it is possible to customize • Veterinarian-prescribed pain relief (NSAID) - speak to your first aid kit to be ultra-prepared! We’re happy to help us about a prescription for an as-needed first aid kit pain • Skunk off shampoo you build a great kit for your pet! relief medication…never use human prescriptions or over-the-counter pain medications for pets... some • Ice and hot packs - cool down skin after a burn or Basic Items to Include in Your First Aid Kit medications, such as Tylenol or Ibuprofen, are poisonous keep an animal warm if hypothermic - always use a • A list of phone numbers - LVAH, the local Emergency Vet and may even be fatal to pets cloth between the pack and skin, keep your hand on Clinic, the local Humane Society, Animal poison control, one side to gauge the temperature, check frequently for 24hr Microchip provider, Pet Insurance company… and • Latex or plastic exam gloves - for your protection and redness or irritation and keep ice packs moving be sure to program these numbers into your cell phone your pet’s protection to always have easy access Building a First Aid Kit Isn’t Enough • A muzzle - or materials to make a muzzle…even the Building a kit is a great first step, but it won’t be a lot of • Scissors - for cutting out debris that may become matted most well-mannered and well-trained pet may bite help in the event of an emergency if you are not familiar in fur, freeing your pet from entanglements when injured or afraid with how and when to use the items in it. It is highly recommended to consider any or all of the following to be • Sterile eye wash - make sure it is eye wash, not contact • Thermometer – taking your pet’s temperature under the prepared in the event of an emergency: lens solution – for flushing foreign material out of the armpit is accurate provided the pet is dry, the sensor is eye, cleaning the eye or wounds around the eye tucked in well and the elbow is pressed against the • Take a pet first aid class – register for a Pet First Aid and body… normal for dogs and cats is 100-102oF or CPR training course with LVAH • Tear gel – a non-medicated eye lubricating gel for 37-38.5oC irritated eyes • Read pet first aid or animal health books – consider • Towels, washcloths and a blanket - use for cleaning, including one in the first aid kit… consider • Tweezers - to remove splinters or other foreign material keeping your pet warm/cool, and if necessary, as a sling “The Complete Healthy Dog Book” from wounds or stretcher to transport an injured pet • Download an App – consider the “Jive Media iPhone • Tick remover tool - to easily remove ticks and reduce • Benadryl Allergy tablets (Diphenhydramine) – app for Pet First Aid” as well as the iPhone “Pet Poison additional damage or infection during removal, it is best antihistamine for insect stings and allergic reactions - Help” app – to help familiarize yourself with basic first to remove ticks within 24 hours of attachment to prevent speak with us about proper dosing for your pet aid and have a quick reference to identify toxins disease transmission, vial to save the tick for identification • Pepcid AC tablets (Famotidine) – anti-nausea and reduce • Familiarize yourself with pet emergency clinics - in your • Toenail trimmer and styptic pencil – to routinely trim stomach acid production – speak to us about proper area and to places you travel to… it’s good to think nails and to trim broken nails that don’t require medical dosing for your pet ahead attention • Syringe or large eye dropper - to flush wounds or • Pet Identification – microchip your pet (be sure to register • Bandage Tape - preferably 1” white medical tape, it is administer fluids by mouth online and keep your information up to date and know easy to tear off and holds well what your pet’s microchip number is), current tags (rabies, Customizing a First Aid Kit for Your Pet city licence tag, microchip tag), custom embroidered • Gauze Squares – use to clean wounds, apply pressure to Different species, age groups, and pet lifestyles have collar with pet’s name and emergency contact number bleeding areas and for padding bandages different first aid kit needs. Consider the following - (your cell phone is ideal if you travel a lot with your pet)

• Roll Gauze - use for bandaging, as an aid to stop • Diabetic pets and ferrets should include corn syrup in Remember that being prepared in the face of an emergency bleeding, and padding for splints. the event of a low blood sugar episode can be calming and helps to enable you to act and ensure the health and safety of your pets. Have fun and stay safe • Vet Wrap - this is a conforming bandage wrap that is • Pets who regularly take medications should have a out there! Visit lvah.ca for further healthcare information.

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Gardening Advice to Prevent Injury By Dr. Greg Lusk, Eastbridge resident and Chiropractor at Vital-Links, located at the corner of Bridge & Frobisher

With this being the of the neighbourhood while helping 4. Kneel to plant and weed. March newsletter, you be pain free: Constant bending strains your back, it may seem neck, and legs. Use knee pads for premature to 1. Warm up. comfort and keep your back straight. discuss gardening Take a short walk around the block as a subject. or climb up and down the stairs a Conveniently located for the However, I figured it few times. The goal is to elevate your Eastbridge community! was a good idea to body temperature and increase your get the information circulation. You can also do some leg, out early and perhaps discussing a spine, shoulder and forearm range of spring activity will influence its early motion stretches to get those areas 8. Dress correctly and Hydrate. arrival. It’s been quite the winter this ready for activity. Your muscles and Your feet should be protected with year, reminiscent of my formative joints will appreciate this prior to being thick-soled supportive shoes. This years in Timmins, Ontario, but I think asked to do work. will avoid direct injury to the feet and we’d all agree that it’s time to move 5. Do the “scissors” when you rake. best support your body to minimize life outside! Stand with your legs in a split stance back pain and muscular strain. Wear and alternate which leg is forward loose fitting, comfortable clothing to To novice gardeners, this recreational every few minutes. This will decrease not restrict your flexibility. Also drink activity may hardly seem demanding, the strain on your back. plenty of water to keep your muscles but seasoned green thumbs know and joints moving freely. there’s plenty of hard work required to 6. Lift correctly. make your garden grow. Raking, lifting Bend your knees, position your feet Stop gardening if you experience and hauling, digging, aerating and shoulder width apart, keep the back persistent muscle and/or joint pain. planting are all good exercise, but they straight/”neutral”, and tighten your If you experience back pain that lasts can also lead to injury if the gardener 2. Alternate tasks and change positions. core. Keep the load close to your more than two to three days, contact isn’t properly prepared. If fact, 88% Switch between heavier tasks such body. Pivot at your hips and ankles a licensed health professional for an of Ontario’s chiropractors report that as digging and raking and lighter if you need to change directions and evaluation. Chiropractors are skilled in gardening is the most common source tasks such as planting every 10 to 15 avoid twisting your spine. Share the the diagnosis and treatment of muscle of back and neck pain during the warm minutes. The change of body position load if it is heavy. and/or joint pain. For more information, weather season. Like any new activity with each different task allows you to please visit www.drlusk.ca. that hasn’t been performed in a while, recover and avoid fatigue. Changing your body needs to be gradually re- hands when raking or digging also Dr. Lusk credits the Ontario Chiropractic conditioned to the demands. helps to share the load on both sides Association (OCA) for the production of the body. of this educational material. For more Improper gardening techniques can cause: information about the Plant and • Repetitive strain injuries of the wrist 3. Have the right tools. Rake Without the Ache program, visit and elbow An ergonomically designed tool with the public education programs and • Sprain/strain injuries to muscles padded handles and spring action material section of the OCA web site throughout the body, especially in features can decrease the stress on 7. Take frequent breaks. at www.chiropractic.on.ca. Photos also the lower back your body. Make sure they are the Three brief breaks each hour is courtesy of the OCA. • Wear and tear on joints and muscles. right size and weight for you. Carts recommended. Have a drink, stretch, and wheelbarrows minimize the need or sit and relax. Life is busy but you Here are a few handy tips that will for lifting and carrying, reducing your don’t want to make this a race. Spread help you make your garden the envy risk of injury. the work out over a few days.

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Moscovitch and Kirsten Moore-Towers By Cindy Watkin, Chairperson

Pictured here with Mayor Brenda Halloran and Kirsten and Dylan performed on the ice as did other Also longtime residents of Waterloo, Kristy and Kris Member of Parliament Peter Braid with Kitchener- notable KWSC club members at the sold out event, are well known for their participation in the 1994 Waterloo Skating Club members Dylan Moscovitch folks had the opportunity to have an autograph and 1998 Olympic Games with Coach Paul Wirtz, and Kirsten Moore-Towers at the recent “Olympic signed by the duo and also meet former Olympians Kris’ brother. Together Kristy and Kris have coached Send-Off” held at RIM Park. The event was held by who coach at RIM for the KWSC. numerous national medalists and many pair teams the KWSC to celebrate the pair team to national and international success. They are 3 time being named to Team Canada, to wish them well in Kirsten and Dylan have skated together since Skate Canada Western Ontario Section’s competitive the 2014 Olympic Games and raise funds to assist February, 2009 and have climbed the National coaches of the year. with expenses involved with attending the games and World ranks quickly. In addition to being Silver in Russia. Over $4,600 was raised that evening that Medalists at the recent National Championships, they Two other former Olympians currently coach went directly to the pair. placed a very impressive fourth at the 2013 World at the KW-skating club: Melinda Kunhegyi who Championships where they brought the sold out represented Canada the 1984 Sarajevo Olympics crowd to their feet. They were National Champions with Lyndon Johnston (Pairs) and Michael Farrington in 2011 and in 2014 in Ottawa set a new Canadian who represented Canada in Ice Dance with Melanie record with a combined short & free score of 209.44 Cole at the 1988 Games. until it was topped later in the competition by the gold medalists. As we go to press, I’m thrilled to report that Kirsten and Dylan have just placed second in the Figure Both train at RIM Park daily and have resided in Skating Team Event and 5th in the Pairs Event. An the City of Waterloo for several years, volunteering outstanding Olympic debut! Congratulations to you their time and working at the skating club with both on such an accomplishment and making your youngsters. Kirsten, 21 and Dylan, 29 have put all dreams come true! All the best at Worlds in just a of their dedication to competingEastbridge at the upcoming few weeks! games in a rigorous training regime spear headed

by former Canadian champions and OlympiansInformation for the r esidentsand of Eastbridge from your Neighbourhood Association current coaches Kristy Sargeant-Wirtz and Kris Wirtz.

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